About me

Admission as a Legal Practitioner: 5 July 1996

Called to the bar: 6 October 2006

Mediation & Arbitration

I am an AMDRAS (formerly NMAS) accredited mediator and I have a masters degree in dispute resolution from the UNSW. I am committed to assisting parties to resolve their disputes. Often this is through negotiation and at other times it is through facilitative processes such as mediation. I am a skilled negotiator and I have represented parties at many mediations.

As a mediator I have pro-active and personable style. I will assist parties to explore options and to be creative in their approach to possible settlement options. I bring many years of professional (and life) experience to that role, together with my knowledge of the principles of dispute resolution.

I am also an accredited arbitrator. I endeavour to provide a cost effective service which is proportionate and appropriate to the issues which are in dispute.

Barrister

While I have a diverse practice and accept instructions in many jurisdictions, I have been providing migration assistance since 2001. Although I can still assist and advise on visa applications, my specialty is in dealing with visa refusals or cancelations and decisions not to revoke a cancellation on character grounds. I can assist in the preparation of evidence and the drafting of submissions either for the Minister’s delegate or the AAT. I can of course, appear in the AAT or in the courts if a judicial review application is made.  There is more detail about my migration law practice on my other website: www.paulcutler.com.au .

I have many years of experience as a general commercial litigator with particular expertise in insolvency.